Texas – Cold air lingers just long enough to see your breath, then quickly retreats. By afternoon, jackets are shed, windows crack open, and February feels strangely like spring across North Texas.
Early temperatures sit in the upper 30s around Dallas–Fort Worth, but sunshine drives a fast warm-up. Highs climb to the upper 60s today, with calm winds making it feel even milder. Roads stay dry, and visibility remains excellent for the morning commute.
According to the National Weather Service in Fort Worth, the warming trend accelerates heading into the weekend. Friday brings abundant sunshine and highs near 78 degrees, nearly forty degrees warmer than the morning lows earlier this week.
The sharp temperature swing carries a few subtle impacts. Dry air and warming afternoons increase fire sensitivity in grassy areas, especially west and south of the Metroplex. Residents should avoid outdoor burning and secure trailer chains when traveling highways like I-20 and I-35.
Friday night stays comfortable, with lows in the mid-40s. Saturday remains sunny and warm, topping out near 73 degrees, while Sunday pushes even warmer. Highs reach the upper 70s under partly sunny skies, making it one of the warmest stretches so far this year.
Travel conditions remain quiet through the weekend, but the rapid warm-up can cause fatigue for those working outdoors. Hydration matters, even in February. Pets should also have access to shade and water during peak afternoon warmth.
Looking into early next week, clouds increase slightly, and rain chances return by Monday night into Tuesday. Even then, temperatures remain above normal, with highs holding in the mid-70s. NOAA’s 6–10 day outlook favors above-normal temperatures, reinforcing signs that winter has loosened its grip on Texas.
It’s a reminder of how fast weather can flip this time of year. Did the warmth catch you off guard today?
Five-Day Outlook for Dallas–Fort Worth, TX
- Today: Sunny, warming fast, high near 68
- Friday: Sunny and very warm, high near 78
- Saturday: Sunny, high near 73
- Sunday: Partly sunny, warm, high near 77
- Monday: Mostly cloudy, slight rain chance late, high near 75
